Capsaicin Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally soothing, this simmered apple tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and slow down for a few minutes. Fresh apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger steep together in water until the liquid turns a beautiful light amber — no tea bags, no powders, just real ingredients doing all the work. The honey rounds out the sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon at the end adds a bright little lift if you're in the mood for it. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this is a genuinely cozy option that delivers warmth and depth without any heat from peppers or spicy additives — every ingredient here is naturally mild. Ceylon cinnamon in particular has a softer, more delicate flavor than the cassia variety, so the whole cup feels gentle rather than sharp. It strains clean into two mugs and is ready to drink right away, making it an easy weeknight ritual or a calming wind-down before bed.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced (any sweet variety such as fuji or honeycrisp)
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 3 slices fresh ginger (each about ¼ inch thick)
- 1 tbsp honey, or to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, apple slices, Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- 2
Simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and takes on a light amber color from the apple and cinnamon.
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